Edem | |
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  Edem Location in the state of Enugu | |
| Coordinates: 6°51′43″N 7°20′21″E / 6.86194°N 7.33917°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Enugu State |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 39,633 |
| Time zone | UTC+ 1 (WAT) |
| Post Code | 410[1] |
| Area code | 042 |
Edem, occasionally referred to by the misnomer "Edem Ani" to distinguish it from Edem Nru and Edem Iheakpu Awka, is an ancient traditional state in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. A culturally rich, stable traditional political system with institutions of government dating back 900 years, it is one of the oldest civilisations in existence pre-colonial Nigeria. Today, it is made up of three autonomous communities/towns, listed in order of seniority: Akpa-Edem, Ozi-Edem and Edem-Ani [2] but unified as a culturally inviolable and indivisible federated entity.
Edem has an area of 50.492 km2 (19.495 sq mi) with several hills providing views from multiple points. The population of Edem is 39,633 based on the National Population Commission census conducted in 2006.
Edem shares common borders with Obimo on the south, Nsukka on the east, Ibagwa Ani on the north, and Nrobo on the west. Towns along the border include Okpuje near Owa and Egu Amegu, Abbi near Egu Amegu Abbi, Ugwuoke Ugwuinyi near Egu Amegu, and Ero Uno near Edem-Ani. Edem is also known for their Oriopka festivals
- ^ Nigerian Postal Service. "Postcode Map". Archived from the original on October 7, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2010.
- ^ Edem Autonomous Communities http://www.ebeano.org/LocalGovernments.html